Correspondence, 8 May 1812
Scope and Contents
Letter from John Preston, Richmond, Virginia, to "brother," Francis Preston, Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia. Happy that he won the election, even though it was with some difficulty; discussion of the ingratitude and jealousy of the community of those who "serve the public"; money and construction matters; legal concern over the exchange of properties, the Briar Patch and Horseshoe; wife is quite ill and still grieves over the death of Louisa.
Dates
- Creation: 8 May 1812
Creator
- From the Collection: Preston Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Preston, Francis (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, John, 1764-1827 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, William (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 90.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository